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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.82, 1,387.42 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.82, 1,387.42 and 377.01 is: 565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.82 : 1,387.42 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.82/1,387.42 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.82x = 1,387.42 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.82x = 523,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,071.21/924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.59

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